Documented Fall 1959 Givenchy by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Chic Black Wool Coat designer-halston it has a built in

it has a built in inner bodice so there is no need for foundation garments

Each sleeve is full and wide and I love the metallic thread that runs through the fabric to create that shot of color and the design

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Just above the elbow is a panel of the same silk that has been wrapped and attached around the arm

cuffs and around the hem

Documented Fall 1959 Givenchy by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Chic Black Wool Coat designer-halston it has a built inI had this coat in the shop many years ago and it has managed to circle its way back to me. I am so pleased to offer it up once more as it is an extraordinary coat. Every piece of Haute Couture is special but when I can also document a coat with an editorial reference it makes it even more so. The coat dates to the Fall 1959 collection and a similar version in red appeared in the December issue of L'Officiel. A similar version forms hat same